Harmsia sidoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 240 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715767
Common Names
- Harmsia sidoides
- Sidoides Harmsia
- Sidoides False Sarsaparilla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Harmsia sidoides (also called Harmsia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Harmsia sidoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Harmsia sidoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Harmsia sidoides is a hardy evergreen climber that can be grown in full sun or part shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Harmsia sidoides is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Harmsia sidoides
Harmsia sidoides can be found in East and Southeast Asia.
Harmsia sidoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Harmsia sidoides?
Harmsia sidoides
What is the common name of Harmsia sidoides?
False Solomon's Seal
What type of plant is Harmsia sidoides?
Perennial flowering plant
Species in the Harmsia genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:823414-1: Based on the initial data import